I, the military god of the Tang Dynasty, have risen since I destroyed the Turks

Chapter 501 Li Zheng Rectifies the Imperial Court
Hear this decree.

Li Ke was naturally extremely excited. He finally got the recognition from his uncle who cared about him, and he could also go back and get married.

"Lord Chu, are you going back to Chang'an too?" Li Ke stood up and asked with a smile.

"Yes, I have been in Jiaozhou Prefecture for more than five years. Thanks to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince for his kindness in recalling me back to Chang'an." Chu Suiliang said with a smile, his eyes full of joy.

Obviously.

He also understands.

He has made great contributions in governing Jiaozhou Prefecture for more than five years. He will be promoted if he returns now. Moreover, he is the real crown prince and his future is limitless.

"That's great, we can go the same way." Li Ke said with a smile.

Time flies.

in a blink.

More than twenty days have passed.

There are only six days left until the current emperor Li Shimin takes action.

These days.

Word spread.

The entire Chang'an city was extremely lively, and even many people came from other places to participate in this grand event.

Although everyone understands.

This birthday banquet was held in the palace, and ordinary people had no chance to participate in it. However, being able to come to Chang'an and feel the atmosphere of the emperor's birthday was also a pleasure, and it was an enviable grand event.

So this little bit of time.

The city of Chang'an was also bustling with people.

Countless merchants and countless people gathered there.

In short, it was extremely lively.

Inside the East Palace.

Li Zheng was not so free after his return.

In the vast Tang Empire, the government affairs were complicated every day. Li Zheng had to deal with a lot of things every day. There were constant memorials from the six ministries. Especially after the commercial tax was changed, the tax collection of the provincial government was also increased, and there were more things to do.

So after coming back.

Li Zheng separated the Provincial Administration from the Ministry of Revenue and let the Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, Gu Shi, be solely responsible for it. Although his position was Vice Minister of the Ministry of Revenue, he was no longer under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Revenue. Moreover, as tax revenue would increase in the future, the salary of the Provincial Administration might be higher than that of a Shangshu.

This time outside.

Li Zheng also subdivided the authority of the Ministry of War, and handed over the power to mobilize troops from many surrounding prefectures to the newly established Protectorate, which greatly weakened the power of the Ministry of War.

Apart from that.

Ministry of Rites, Ministry of Personnel, Ministry of Justice.

Li Zheng reorganized all of these powers, weakening the powers that originally belonged to the Shangshu a lot and making them more detailed.

"Uncle, I'm back."

At this moment, outside the East Palace.

Li Ke's voice came over.

He was dressed in gentleman's clothes and had an excited smile on his face.

Li Zheng put down the memorial, raised his head and looked at Li Ke, his eyes scanning him instantly.

"Yes, after a few years of training outside, I feel a lot more energetic."

"Now you can share your uncle's worries." Li Zheng took a quick look and praised Li Ke.

Even under Li Zheng's gaze.

He could also see the change in Li Ke's temperament at a glance.

"Thank you for the compliment, uncle."

Li Ke also seemed very happy to hear Li Zheng's praise.

"I have read all your records in Jiaozhou Prefecture."

"very nice."

"From a commoner, he earned the position of Guard General."

"Rolling in a pile of dead bodies."

"You have not brought disgrace upon my royal family."

"I am proud of you." Li Zheng said with a smile.

"Uncle Wang, even though you didn't say it, I know that you have always been afraid that someone is protecting me in secret."

"There were many times when I almost died at the hands of the enemy, but someone secretly saved my life. Otherwise, I don't know how many times I would have died." Li Ke looked at Li Zheng with gratitude.

When he left Chang'an, Li Ke still had some resentment in his heart, thinking that his uncle didn't care about him and didn't care about him. But as he went to Jiaozhou Prefecture and survived in the army, he realized that it was his uncle who was training him.

Especially after experiencing many life-and-death crises, Li Ke naturally understood.

Uncle Wang sees everything about me.

"You are the crown prince, how can I ignore you?" "Well, you just came back, you can't see me in the middle of the night."

"Your Donglan has been waiting for you, go meet her."

"After Father's birthday celebration, I will allow you to open a residence outside and marry Donglan."

"Marrying her as your legal wife will fulfill your wish." Li Zheng said with a smile.

Li Ke knelt down without saying anything and said, "I thank you, uncle, for your kindness."

"go Go."

"Don't waste your time here." Li Zheng waved his hand, too lazy to say more.

The person Li Ke wants to see most now is Dong Lan.

have to say.

His family is truly a family of romantics, and they are all people who value friendship and loyalty.

"My minister retire."

Li Ke laughed, turned around and quickly left the hall.

"This boy."

Li Zheng smiled and continued to review the memorials.

At this time.

Zhao Ming's voice rang out from outside the palace: "General."

"Mr. Chu Suiliang, Mr. Zhu Jun, and Mr. Zheng Xuan request to see you."

Hear the sound.

Li Zheng raised his head and said, "Xuan."

Not a moment.

The three men, with serious faces and dressed in official robes, walked into the hall.

One middle-aged man and two slightly younger ones.

The one in front is Chu Suiliang, and the two behind are Zheng Xuan and Zhu Jun.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince is here to see you."

After the three of them entered the hall, they knelt down and bowed to Li Zheng.

"Thank you for your hard work, Master Sanwei."

"Please sit down." Li Zheng smiled and waved his hand.

"Thank you, Your Highness." The three of them thanked him and sat down on both sides of the hall.

Obviously.

They had just returned.

The time is just about right, after all, it was around this time that I received the transfer order.

"The three of you have worked hard to guard the border for the Tang Dynasty for so many years."

"Especially Lord Zheng and Lord Zhu."

"Youzhou, Jinyang, and the prefectures that were once occupied by the Turks are all governed by the two adults. Otherwise, the northern border of our Great Tang would not be so stable."

"And Lord Chu Suiliang."

"Jiaozhou Prefecture is now completely integrated into our Tang Dynasty, and you have made an indelible contribution." Li Zheng encouraged the three.

The contributions of these three people are indeed not small.

"Thank you for the compliment, Your Highness."

"As a minister of the Tang Dynasty, this is our duty."

"Moreover, compared to your Highness's contributions, we are far inferior to them."

"Your Highness has great power. You have destroyed the Turkic tribes, occupied the grasslands and deserts in the northern border, opened up thousands of miles of territory, and nationalized the farmland. All of our Tang people have farmland to cultivate. This is the foundation of our Tang Dynasty."

"We admire you very much." Zheng Xuan said with admiration.

They were all ministers who had served the prince and were all capable. Later, in order to consolidate Li Zheng's power, Li Shimin specially sent them to garrison the northern border, which were all important places of the Tang Dynasty.

And Li Zheng’s national policy in recent years.

Seizing the military power of the princes, collecting taxes, nationalizing land, and expanding territory were enough to make them respect him.

They were also amazed at the abilities of His Royal Highness the Crown Prince.

"Now you are back."

"I have some thoughts about the three guards."

"Sir Zheng, I heard that you are best at military affairs."

Li Zheng looked at Zheng Xuan and smiled.

(End of this chapter)